Corporate Development Manager

Accenture; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Manager for North America Corp Dev to lead deal lifecycle activities from origination through integration. The role involves structuring deals, due diligence coordination, and negotiations, with heavy emphasis on business cases, valuations and integration design. Travel up to 35% is expected.

The position requires 5+ years in corporate finance or operations, a Bachelor’s degree, and 3+ years leading teams. Strong PowerPoint/Excel and AI tool familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Operations or Finance at a large corporation.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in merger and acquisition (M&A) pipeline development.
• Evaluate prospect information from marketing materials, filings, meetings and calls.
• Develop and oversee financial models including DCF, accretion/dilution, and comps.
• Prepare materials for internal management and Investment Committee approval.
• Perform industry and financial analysis to inform investment recommendations.
• Develop a negotiation strategy and lead related negotiations.
• Present findings to Senior Leadership.
• Lead PMI workshops across the deal lifecycle with stakeholders.
• Coordinate front- and back-office teams across multiple workstreams.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Program management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Accenture, coined by Bloomberg as “World’s most acquisitive firm”, is seeking a highly qualified professional to join the North America Corporate Development (Corp Dev) team as a manager. The Corp Dev team is responsible for identifying, executing and integrating inorganic growth opportunities that advance the Firm's strategic objectives. This team directly works with Senior Leadership and is accountable for all elements of the deal lifecycle from origination through integration of an acquisition.
The responsibilities of this position include deal structuring and coordinating due diligence, as well as negotiating efforts using expertise in the development of business cases, valuations, investment scenario modeling, and leading post merger integration. The PMI Manager leads the mobilization of all front and back-office teams, establishes the governance framework, and works with Senior Leadership to design the operating and integration models for of Accenture’s acquired firms.

Responsibilities

• Participate in merger and acquisition (M&A) pipeline development
• Evaluate and summarize M&A prospect information discovered through marketing materials, public filings, meetings & calls, and various other sources
• Develop and oversee financial models to evaluate a target's financial projections and perform comprehensive financial valuations involving discounted cash flow, accretion dilution, and comparable company/transaction analysis
• Compile summary materials for internal management and Investment Committee approval
• Perform industry and financial analysis leading to investment recommendations
• Develop a negotiation strategy and lead relevant negotiation efforts
• Present to Senior Leadership
• Lead workshops across the deal lifecycle ensuring relevant objectives are achieved
• Actively lead and manage various internal and external stakeholders

Program Management

• Due Diligence efforts amongst internal and external parties
• Meeting Coordination: development of agenda, minutes, and follow-up on actions
• Workplan management across all Workstreams (e.g., Go-to-Market, HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Workplace)
• Milestone tracking (delayed, at risk, on track)
• Document PMI progress, prepare Status Reports for PMI Status Meetings with Workstream leads and PMI Leadership Meetings with Sponsoring Accenture Organization and acquired Company
• Participate in the development of Intellectual Property, including AI Agents, lessons learned, best practices, briefing decks, and templates

Travel Expectations: up to 35%

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Operations or Finance at a large corporation
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to M&A activity
• Evidence of excellence in previous employment positions
• A good understanding of cross-functional corporate operations (e.g., Business Operations, Finance, HR)
• Excellent Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel Skills
• Strong program management skills
• Proficiency with AI tools and creation of AI Agents
• Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal skills

Professional Skills

• Ability to work on complex projects in a multicultural environment
• Ability to establish strong relationships and trust with executives
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Professional maturity and personal integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Proficiency in English both verbal and written
• Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting
• Initiative to reinvent processes and tools using AI

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/1/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

• California $94,400 to $266,300
• Colorado $94,400 to $230,000
• Connecticut $94,400 to $230,000
• District of Columbia $100,500 to $245,000
• Illinois $87,400 to $230,000
• Maine $80,400 to $196,000
• Maryland $94,400 to $230,000
• Massachusetts $94,400 to $245,000
• Minnesota $94,400 to $230,000
• New York $87,400 to $266,300
• New Jersey $100,500 to $266,300
• Ohio $87,400 to $213,000
• Virginia $87,400 to $245,000
• Washington $100,500 to $245,000

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